HK Audio Polar 12
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HK Audio
Polar 12
Product Info
Article Number:
501869
Brand:
HK Audio
Model:
Polar 12
Category:
Active Speaker PA Sets
Price:
$1,043.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Polar 12 is a seriously impressive, self-contained PA system. Its column array design excels at projecting sound evenly across a wide area, making it perfect for bands, DJs, or spoken word events in mid-sized venues. The integrated mixer and Bluetooth streaming add convenience, though experienced sound engineers might crave more advanced routing capabilities.
Product Description
- HK Audio Polar 12
- Active Column PA System
- 2000 W Class D power amplifier
- Max. SPL (sound pressure level): 127 dB
- Frequency response: +/- 10 dB
- 35 - 20
- 000 Hz
- Horn characteristics: 120° x 30°
- 1" Compression driver with CD horn
- 6x 3" Midrange speakers
- 12" Long-throw in the subwoofer
- Variable column structure with or without spacer element (spacer)
- 4-Channel mixer
- 24-Bit DSP with 5 storable user presets (Mode
- Master EQ
- Delay
- Display
- Bluetooth)
- 3 Sound modes: Music
- Voice
- Adjustable system delay
- Backlit LC display
- 2 Switchable mic/line inputs: XLR/jack combo
- 1 Hi-Z Instrument input: Jack
- 1 Stereo input: RCA
- 1 Mix output: XLR
- Bluetooth 5.0 for audio streaming
- Subwoofer housing made of birch/Multiplex
- Subwoofer dimensions (W x H x D): 36.6 x 67.5 x 54.1 cm
- Subwoofer weight: 22.1 kg
- Top/spacer dimensions (W x H x D): 10.8 x 82.5 x 9.8 cm
- Weight of the top: 3.9 kg
- Spacer weight : 2 kg
- Total height: 2.18 m
- Total weight: 28 kg
- Includes a padded bag for the top unit and spacer
- and a padded cover for the subwoofer
PROS
- • Birch/Multiplex subwoofer housing adds rigidity and resonance control
- • Column design provides impressive directivity and coverage for live sound
- • Integrated 4-channel mixer simplifies setup and reduces external gear needs
- • Powerful Class-D amplifier delivers clean headroom even at high SPLs
CONS
- • Column format isn't ideal for all venue types, limiting versatility
- • Subwoofer's size can be cumbersome for smaller spaces or transport
- • Integrated mixer lacks advanced routing and effects options
Product Video
Key Features
Total Power
2000 W
Components
1in Compression Driver, CD Horn, 6x3in Midrange, 12in Subwoofer
Mixer Channels
4
Subwoofer
12in Long-Throw
Connections
XLR/Jack Combo, Hi-Z Jack, RCA, XLR Mix Out, Bluetooth 5.0
Weight
Approximately 55 lbs (subwoofer only – system weight will be significantly higher due to the column)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The focused 120° x 30° pattern minimizes unwanted reflections, improving clarity and reducing feedback compared to more dispersed speakers.
They deliver a clear and articulate mid-range, well-suited for vocals and instruments requiring detailed reproduction – not a colored or overly warm sound.
While the DSP offers presets and basic EQ, serious live sound engineers will likely want to supplement it with external effects or more advanced processing for fine-tuning.
